LEASH

Leash

A leash is a rope or similar material attached to the neck or head of an animal for restraint or control. On the animal, some leashes clip or tie to a collar, harness, or halter, while others go directly around the animal's neck.

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leash

Noun

  1. A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.
  2. A brace and a half; a tierce.
  3. A set of three; three creatures of any kind, especially greyhounds, foxes, bucks, and hares; hence, the number three in general.
  4. A string with a loop at the end for lifting warp threads, in a loom.
  5. A leg rope.
    1980: Probably the idea was around before that, but the first photo of the leash in action was published that yearAs Years Roll By (1970's Retrospective), Drew Kampion, magazine, February 1980, page 43. Quoted at surfresearch.com.au glossary1.

Verb

  1. To fasten or secure with a leash.
  2. to curb, restrain


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